Melo the missing link?

Melo has been linked with a move from the Serie A club to Emirates Stadium this summer, but last week his spokesman told the player is settled in Italy.

However, rumours of interest from Arsenal continue to linger, with the powerful midfielder capping off a fine domestic campaign with success at the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Brazil international Gilberto, who left the Gunners for Panathinaikos last summer, has spoken with his compatriot Melo and suggested he should sign for Arsenal.

"We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it's a fantastic club and if he's interested he should go without thinking," said Gilberto.

"He is exactly what they need - a powerful player with quality.

"If they got him it would be great because he is a player they need at the moment.

"I'm sure if they got him it would be a good signing. I have told him Arsenal is a great club and I am sure next season they will improve."

Source: Foxsports

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Gilardino DIDN'T hint at Melo Arsenal Move

Felipe Melo's Fiorentina team mate Alberto Gilardino has moved quickly to deny reports he commented that Melo was on his way out of the viola this season and arsenal was a likely destination. After the reports surfaced no longer than an hour Gilardino made this statement.

“I didn’t issue any statement about Felipe [Melo]. From my part, this is totally wrong.”

Despite the denial Melo could yet still move to the emirates as Arsene Wenger has watched him for over three years and obviously knows what he is capable of.
The 25 year old Brazilian is hotly tipped as a perfect addition to the current team and would add the much needed steel to Arsenal's midfield backbone. An addition of Melo's type would send a very positive message for gooner fans next season.

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